Episode 23: Croquettes and the Father of Japanese Wine

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The Back of Japan

Joshua Furr

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Join writer/Japanophile Josh Furr on a treasure hunt through the "back" of Japan: the underrated and overlooked Hokuriku region, including present day Fukui, Niigata and Toyama prefectures.

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Join writer/Japanophile Josh Furr on a treasure hunt through the "back" of Japan: the underrated and overlooked Hokuriku region, including present day Fukui, Niigata and Toyama prefectures.

History

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Episode 23: Croquettes and the Father of Japanese Wine

The Back of Japan

9 minutes 48 seconds

5 months ago

Episode 23: Croquettes and the Father of Japanese Wine

Hey you full-bodied Backers!

Pardon my French, but we're heavy under its influence these days, especially our appétits. Croquettes, little fried things stuffed with other things, aren't easy to ruin, but will Josh find a way? Or will it be a révolution de la cuisine?

Speaking of French influence, we're tipping our flutes to Kawakami Zenbei, not only the Father of Japanese wine, but a plucky horticulturist who designed Japan's first snow cellar (yukimuro) to keep his grapes cool in the blistering summers. His delicious creation, Muscat Bailey A, can be sampled (or guzzled) at his founding winery Iwanohara located in Joetsu.

Pop the cork on this one and call your favorite Uber driver!

À votre santé!

Josh